National Security
Latest On U.S. Troops In Syria
October 13, 2019
As Turkey's operation against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria continues, the U.S. military is finding itself caught in the crossfire.
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Games & Humor
Sunday Puzzle Challenge
October 13, 2019
Listener Denise Kale of Santa Barbara, Calif., plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Kale was the winner out of 2,258 correct responses.
Asia
Typhoon Hagibus Leaves A Trail Of Death And Destruction In Japan
October 13, 2019
A powerful typhoon ravaged Japan on Saturday, bursting river banks and flooding low-lying areas and killing more than a dozen people. The typhoon has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Health
Sunday Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 13, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks to Dr. Filipa Lynce, a medical oncologist, and Julia Maues, a woman living with metastatic breast cancer, about what more can be done to fight the deadly disease.
Food
The Secret Behind A Popular Soup In Bangkok
October 13, 2019
At one Bangkok eatery, there's a beef soup that's been simmering for 45 years. Customers from all over the world come for a taste.
Animals
Solving The Challenges To Counting Forest Elephants
October 13, 2019
Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project is using artificial intelligence and audio recorders in a bid to save forest elephants from poachers.
Religion
Trump Could Lose Evangelical Support Over Turkey-Kurds Issue
October 13, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network about the evangelical response to President Trump's decision to pull back troops from Northern Syria.
Politics
Politics In The News: Latest In The Impeachment Inquiry
October 13, 2019
We examine the Trump-Giuliani relationship amid investigations into the administration's dealings in Ukraine, plus this week's expected testimony in the impeachment investigations.
Television
Holly Hunter On HBO's 'Succession,' She Plays Rhea Jarrell
October 13, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Holly Hunter about the Season 2 finale of HBO's Succession, the struggle to find good roles, and the impact of the MeToo movement on Hollywood.
Music News
Rhodri Marsden's Disco Album Aims To Shake Off Brexit Jitters
October 13, 2019
With the Brexit deadline approaching, how are Brits shaking off their anxieties? For musician Rhodri Marsden, who has released a disco Brexit album, the answer is in the boogie.